TECHNOLOGY
Japan Is Betting That Tourists Want…NFTs?!
The world has moved on from the NFT scam. Japan, however, thinks it's found a nifty new tool to promote regional tourism.
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Welcome Suica App Adds Ticketless Shinkansen, Express Train Support for Tourists
The Welcome Suica App now lets you reserve seats on several bullet train and express lines managed by JR East.
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Tokyo’s Sento Are Opening Their Arms to Foreign Tourists
Tokyo and the Tokyo Sento Association want more tourists (tattooed or otherwise!) to experience this aspect of traditional Japanese culture.
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Ryokan vs. Hotels: Inside Japan’s Unique Accommodation Culture
Should you stay in a "modern" hotel or a more "traditional" ryokan in Japan? Here's what to consider when deciding.
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Tourists Love These “Hidden” Travel Gems In Tokyo
Looking for a quiet spot away from the crowds? Tourists to Tokyo rated these three locations as their favorite pit stops.
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Take Pics in Tochigi’s “Shibuya Scramble” Replica This Fall
Want to take pics in Shibuya Scramble without feeling like a nuisance? A movie set in Tochigi Prefecture has the perfect solution.
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Don’t Abandon Your Broken Suitcase in Japan – Do This Instead
More tourists than ever are leaving their busted suitcases in hotel rooms and even at the airport. Here's how not to be…
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Why You Need an eSIM With a Japanese Phone Number
Here are all the reasons why you may need a phone number in Japan, and the best way to get an eSIM…